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hellhound.

A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/General-American
  1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

  2. An evil or unpleasant person.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.

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